Harvard Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAR-vard / /ˈhɑːrvərd/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'hardy' or 'strong'; Old English: 'ford by a hare'
Historical & Cultural Background
Harvard is most commonly associated with Harvard University, established in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The name reflects a historical connection to the university's founder, John Harvard. It has become synonymous with academic excellence and prestige in higher education. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Harvard has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a given name in the United States over the past few decades.
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Famous people named Harvard
Harvard Law School has produced numerous influential politicians and legal scholars.
Harvard University has been attended by several U.S. presidents, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Harvard Business School is renowned for its impact on business education and leadership.
Fictional characters named Harvard
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Harvard was first seen in the United States in 1912. Harvard has ranked as high as #807 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Harvard has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Harvard (1929)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |